Ambarella, scientifically termed as Spondias dulcis, is a tropical fruit-bearing tree. It grows extensively in warmer parts of Asia and Africa, in many countries including India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Jamaica and Barbados. Amberella is eaten as a delicious fruit as well as a curry in our local cuisine. Amberla has a taste and quality that are unique to it. In addition to being eaten as a curry, Sri Lankans also make jams, chutneys, drinks and pickles from Ambarella fruit. 

Ambarella is rich in Calcium, phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C and antioxidants namely flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, saponins and cardiac glycosides.

Ripped Ambarella is golden color, for that  in Ayurveda, Ambarella is known as “Amrutha” which means golden color fruit. Not only the Ambarella fruit is being used as medicine in Ayurveda but also its bark, leaves and gums are used to make medicine. 

Ambarella is a fruit that is very good for a  healthy heart.  It is beneficial for patients suffering from heart related diseases to take Ambarella as a fruit as well as to eat it as a curry. 

Ayurveda states that amberella also has analgesic properties. According to Ayurveda,  the bark of Ambarella  is rubbed with salt water and can be  applied to swollen, bruised and painful areas to relieve the pain.

Amberella also comes to the aid of those suffering from digestive problems since Ambarella is packed with beneficial antioxidants such as flavonoids, terpenoids and tannins. These promote easy digestion, preventing  bloating,  indigestion and  flatulence.  Ambarella contributes to improve apatite as well. 

It is very beneficial for women who’s having uterine issues to eat ripe Ambarella fruit or young Ambarella leaf sambol (salad) regularly for a  cure.

Ambarella is an effective immunity booster. It is rich in Vitamin C and iron, which help to maintain the defense mechanism of the body. 

The antimicrobial agents present in Ambarella promotes a healthy skin by preventing skin conditions like blisters, dryness, wounds and psoriasis, moreover the antioxidants in Ambarella stimulate collagen synthesis, which is very important in slowing down ageing  and diminishing wrinkles and fine lines. 

Ayurveda medicine has pointed out that Ambarella is beneficial for diabetec people as well.